This is where you will go on board: Pointe-à-Pitre / Guadeloupe
Our crew will welcome you on board in the port of Pointe-à-Pitre. Embarkation takes place at 19:00 hours. Afterwards, there will be dinner together in the comfortable lounge, where you will quickly feel at home on deck and soon get to know your fellow sailors. The butterfly-shaped island of Guadeloupe is influenced largely by French, African, as well as East and West Indian cultures. This mix is especially evident in the architecture, which ranges from the French colonial style to the Hindu temple. Be enchanted by a fascinating blend of exotic smells. The cuisine of the Antilles is characterized by fruits, spices, coconuts and seafood of all kinds.
For nature lovers, Guadeloupe - the Emerald Island - is a green paradise where you can discover the largest national park in the Caribbean with the highest waterfalls of the Antilles, a treetop path, mysterious mangrove forests, and a lush plant and animal life. The island's airfield is located around three kilometers from the port and is the destination of many international flights. Please feel free to contact us - we will be happy to assist you with the individual planning of your arrival and departure.
Our sailing waters: The Windward Islands in the Caribbean Sea
We will set course along the coastline of Guadeloupe towards the neighborhood northern islands in the Caribbean Sea. You will get to know the that the ship is seaworthy and reliable, which has proven itself in all weather conditions. You can help actively with the sailing manoeuvres or just relax and watch. The setting and trimming of the sails during the days at sea will become an ever more fascinating spectacle from a long gone seafaring era.
Island hopping, anchor bays, time on shore
Our ship is not one that likes to lie idle in the harbor, so it's time to cast off the lines the next day. After receiving safety instructions and an introduction to sailing from the ship's crew, you will soon be able to take part in sailing yourself - no previous knowledge is required. A number of en route stops are planned, either at a port or in a sheltered bay. Where we go ashore depends on the wind and weather conditions, and is decided at short notice by the captain, who will take your wishes into account whenever possible. This ensures that your sailing trip is a pleasant mix of adventure, relaxation, active participation and pure enjoyment.
Îles des Saintes: Caribbean splendor above and below the water
The archipelago south of Guadeloupe is a colorful scenic panorama. In the village of Terre-de-Haut, it is well worth going for a stroll along the main street with its countless shops, cafés and restaurants. If you want to shop Caribbean-style, this is the place to go! With a rented scooter, you can drive up to the Fort Napoléon further north, which is surrounded by a huge cactus park with big iguanas. From up here, you can enjoy spectacular views of the bay. For water-sports enthusiasts, a variety of activities from diving to kite surfing is on offer. A ride with our dinghy from the natural harbor at Terre-de-Haut to the exceptionally beautiful, uninhabited neighborhood island of Îlet à Cabrit gives you a true adventurous feeling from the time of the explorers and Buccaneers. When snorkelling in the shallow and crystal clear water, the underwater rocks reveal a variety of tropical fish and maritime vegetation.
Dominica - the natural beauty of the Caribbean
The island of Dominica is the botanical garden of the Caribbean. It bears the unofficial nickname "Nature Island" due to its lush and diverse flora and fauna. Turquoise water, green palm forests and white beaches make up the charm of this region. Our tip: In the morning hours, go for a two-hour guided rowing boat ride up the Indian River and through mangrove forests. The boat tour can also be combined with a tour of the island and a visit to the reserve of the Caribe Indians. The island capital, Roseau, is a typical Caribbean city that invites you to stroll and do some shopping.
This is where you will disembark: Pointe-à-Pitre / Guadeloupe
At the end of the trip, we will drop anchor once more in the small bay of Deshaies. On the west coast of Guadeloupe, we will be situated in a quiet and scenic location. From the deck, you will have a breathtaking view of the volcanic cone of La Soufrière, almost 1,500 meters high, and you can round off the day by watching the stunning sunset. By the time we have arrived in Pointe-à-Pitre, our vessel will already be the ship of your dreams! Here you will bid the crew farewell and leave the ship with a sailor's bag full of travel memories.
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